Photo’s from higher altitude are exiting to see and fun to make.
I bought my first drone in July 2024. After an extended search, it was going for sure the DJI.
If the drone is < 250 gram, than no license is needed and can fly nearly anywhere (outside the no-fly zone).
To have obstacle avoidence and good camera quality, it became the DJI Mini 4 Pro.
I use the drone as an extended camera. Sometimes, you are locations where you are not able to come with your system camera and than the drone is the ideal solution to place it anaywhere you want.
You will not find the photo’s on Werk aan de muur as this site only accepts photos taken with a large sensor size (System cameras).
Cuijck Church
The snow started on 2nd of January. It has been snowing for a couple of days. Also the temperatures went down up to -15C. Sunday the 12th of January is the last day we would have snow as the dawn is setting in. When driving, we saw this iconic church with its twin towers which you can see from great distances. In the background you see the Maas.
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Keizerkarel plein (Nijmegen) in the snow during golden hour
Sunset has nearly completen, a small layer of snow is covering the city (Nijmegen). All the roads have been cleaned and quit some travic is passing by. What a beatifull site of one of the most famous round abouts of the Netherlands.
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De Oversteek (Nijmegen) from the sky during blue hour
It is the beginning of the year and we have snow. Only a couple of centimeters, but still, everything is in white. Took my drone during bue hour to one of the bridges of Nijmegen, the Oversteek. It is a beautifull bridge increased the shutter speed to have the light stripes over the cars driving by
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The "Perspective Shift" (Focus on the Feeling)
"Flying through the fog is an exercise in trust. You watch the altitude climb on the controller—20m, 50m, 80m—seeing nothing but haze. Then, at 100 meters, the veil finally tore open. The contrast was breathtaking: from a cold, blind world below to this vast, golden ocean of clouds above. It’s a view that reminds you the sun is always there, even when you can’t see it from the ground."
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Autumn colours
The road, a dark seam, stitches together two worlds: the rich, golden decay of the forest canopy and the vibrant, uncompromising emerald of the open ground. A perfect, post-walk view."
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Bucharest: A Capital Illuminated
From the massive scale of the Palace of the Parliament to the elegant domes of the historic city center, this aerial view captures the immense beauty and complexity of Romania's capital, glowing under the dark night sky. A panoramic masterpiece.
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Danube Delta: Europe's Untamed Bird Paradise
Welcome to the heart of the wild. This aerial view captures the breathtaking, vital wetlands of the beautiful Danube Delta, a protected biosphere and an unparalleled sanctuary for countless species of birds.
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The Emerald Valley Overview
The final view: a breathtaking overview of the valley that tested our balance and rewarded our search. From these towering peaks down to the winding river far below, this 15 km trek was an immersion in the wildest, most stunning part of the mountains.
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Wild Spirit in the Mist
The raw, untamed energy of the Carpathian Mountains. A magnificent herd of wild horses runs across the foggy ridge, their silhouettes breaking the line of the forest. This dramatic scene captures the freedom and powerful spirit of Romanian wilderness.
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Dracula's Silhouette
Perched high on a rocky hill under a dramatic sky, Bran Castle is an imposing medieval citadel. While famously shrouded in the legend of Dracula, this 14th-century fortress served a crucial historical role—guarding the ancient border between Transylvania and Wallachia. A powerful blend of folklore and stone-cold history.
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Royal Splendor in Sinaia
An aerial view capturing the sheer architectural majesty of Peleș Castle. A triumph of German Neo-Renaissance design, this Romanian landmark is beautifully situated amidst the dense, vibrant greenery of the Carpathian foothills, a testament to King Carol I's vision.
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Golden Domes Over the Bucharest Cityscape
An elevated view showcases the monumental People's Salvation Cathedral (Catedrala Mântuirii Neamului) in Bucharest, Romania. This massive Eastern Orthodox structure, still undergoing exterior work, is designed to be the tallest domed church in the world, symbolizing national unity and faith. Its towering central dome and multiple surrounding domes are covered in brilliant gold, making it a radiant landmark visible across the urban landscape. Surrounded by green spaces on the Dealul Arsenalului (Arsenal Hill), this grand project contrasts sharply with the density of the surrounding city and stands as a powerful new focal point in the Romanian capital.
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Bucharest: Palace of the Parliament & People's Salvation Cathedr
Bucharest's skyline tells a story of contrasts and ambition. The immense, neo-classical Palace of the Parliament — an enduring symbol of a bygone era — looms alongside the magnificent People's Salvation Cathedral, whose golden dome now gleams over the city. A truly monumental view of Romania's capital.
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Double rainbow above Nijmegen (Netherlands)
I was at home looking outside to the nice sky building up. It was raining heavily a few minutes ago. Now it is dry and I see a rainbow and this time it is complete. Also the second rainbow can be seen very subtly. I grabbed my DJI Mini 4 pro and lifted it up from our garden and made this panorama shot.
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Waalbrug bij nacht
On a nice evening, late September, we have an after summer. High temperatures and beautiful warm evenings. The water of the Waal is low and after the Waalbrug, you can see the Spiegelwaal which is a second turn of the Waal due to its strong curve against Nijmegen. In the background you see Lent popping up.
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Cypresse road from above with sun set.
Tuscane is very beautiful. One of the famous roads is cypresse road. This is a long lane having on its side the cypresses. The grains have been harvested recently , which gives the grain fields a beautiful colour. Due to the sunset, the cypresses have a nice shade.
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Wine fields in Tuscane
Driving through Tuscane is a pleasure. You see lots of wine fields and olive trees. At this location, the fields line up perfectly.
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Adrianus Johannes Groenewegen (Cows in the field)
The last assignment with "de beste foto" are dutch (paint) artists. I have seen many paintings and many of the mills and cows in the field. In the evening, I saw these cows in the field at sunset. With my camera I could not come close enough and did send my drone to it. The cows were relaxed and the sun dropped below the horizon. To create a paint effect, Photoshop was needed and I decided not to perform this. This photo ended in third place and overall, I became the winner.
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